A ring, a ring o' roses,
A pocket full of posies;

Children hold hands and dance around in a circle

Tishoo, tishoo,
All stand still.

Children hold still

The King has sent his daughter,
To fetch a pail of water;

Children hold hands and dance around in a circle

Tishoo, tishoo,
All fall down.

Children fall to the floor

The bird upon the steeple,
Sits high above the people;

Children hold hands and dance around in a circle

Tishoo, tishoo,
All kneel down.

(Children kneel)

The wedding bells are ringing,
The boys and girls are singing;

Children hold hands and dance around in a circle

Tishoo, tishoo,
All fall down.

Children fall to the floor